Drip vs. Apollo

Brand

Bread & ButterSee all paddles

Price

$95|Bread & Butter Click for an updated price
$129.99|Spartus Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.415.9

Width

7.488

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

High Density PolypropylenePolypropylene Honeycomb

Facing Material

T700 Carbon FiberDuPont™ Kevlar®

Weight (Low-High)

8.25 - 8.258.1 - 8.1

Handle Length

55.3

Handle Grip Circumference

4.254.125

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Bread & Butter

Bread & Butter

2022

Vero Beach, FL

3 paddles

Bread & Butter are not your typical brand. Doug and Brodie's story began when their parents, who met at an insurance adjuster's conference, got married, making the two stepbrothers. Despite an initial animosity that led to extreme pranks, they eventually bonded over shared interests, including a love for John Stamos and Better Homes & Gardens Magazine. They founded a tennis company, Tennis Worldwide, and quickly rose to prominence before a tragic accident forced them to shut it down. After feeling dejected, inspiration struck when their dog, Mrs. Pickles, stole their breakfast, leading them to pivot and create the Bread & Butter Pickleball Company, aiming to revolutionize the sport.

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Spartus

Spartus

2022

San Francisco, CA

5 paddles

Spartus, founded by Josh in San Francisco, is a performance-driven pickleball brand rooted in Josh's diverse background in engineering, law, finance, and business. With a passion for competitive sports and a deep understanding of the importance of quality equipment, Josh has combined his expertise with a team of specialists to create Spartus, a company focused on R&D and delivering high-performance pickleball paddles. Spartus is committed to meeting the needs of players at all levels, offering equipment that maximizes performance and value.

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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Apollo is more expensive ($129.99) than Drip ($95).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Drip and Apollo have the same core thickness (16 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Drip has a greater length (16.4 inches) than Apollo (15.9 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Apollo has a greater width (8 inches) than Drip (7.48 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Drip has a greater weight (8.25 oz) than Apollo (8.1 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Apollo has a greater handle length (5.3 inches) than Drip (5 inches).

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